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  1. Boris Karloff. William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), known professionally as Boris Karloff ( / ˈkɑːrlɒf /) and occasionally billed as Karloff the Uncanny, was an English actor. His portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in the horror film Frankenstein (1931), his 82nd film, established him as a horror icon, and he ...

  2. Frankenstein is a 1931 American pre-Code science fiction horror film directed by James Whale, produced by Carl Laemmle Jr., and adapted from a 1927 play by Peggy Webling, which in turn was based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.The Webling play was adapted by John L. Balderston and the screenplay written by Francis Edward Faragoh and Garrett Fort, with ...

  3. Boris Karloff filmography. Boris Karloff (1887–1969) was an English actor. He became known for his role as Frankenstein's monster in the 1931 Frankenstein (his 82nd film), leading to a long career in film, radio, and television. Born William Henry Pratt in England, [1] he emigrated to Canada in 1909 as a young man and eventually joined a ...

  4. Jun 21, 2014 · Still regarded as the definitive film version of Mary Shelley's classic tale of tragedy and horror, Frankenstein made unknown character actor Boris Karloff a...

  5. Boris Karloff stars as the screen's most memorable monster in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) dar...

  6. Oct 30, 2023 · Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Image via Universal. Given the success of the first movie, as well as Karloff’s rising star in the world of monsters following 1932’s The Mummy, it’s a little ...

  7. Feb 5, 2023 · A half-century after his passing, his shadow still looms large in the public imagination. As Frankenstein's monster, as the mummy, as innumerable fiends and madmen, Boris Karloff's influence on horror cinema and pop culture as a whole is unparalleled.This is his amazing true story.

  8. Aug 8, 2008 · Boris Karloff stars as the screen's most memorable monster in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper ...

  9. Boris Karloff. William Henry Pratt (23 November 1887 – 2 February 1969), better known by his stage name Boris Karloff, was an English actor, who starred as Frankenstein's Monster (aka Frankenstein) in the Universal Pictures horror film Frankenstein (1931), which established him as a horror icon. He reprised the role in Bride of Frankenstein ...

  10. Feb 2, 2021 · At the age of 81, after living a life of fulfilment and success, this famed Hollywood horror master passed away. He has two Hollywood Walk of fame stars to his name, and a legacy unrivalled. Karloff’s incredibly vulnerable and humane portrayal of Frankenstein’s monster continues to awe horror fans even today. His most profound role was an ...

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